Two Cape Breton roads named among worst in Atlantic Canada

SYDNEY — Cape Breton Island residents may not need a reminder about the poor condition of many roads, but according to the Canadian Automobile Association, two of Atlantic Canada's worst roads are in Cape Breton.

The association's annual top 10 list of worst roads includes Gillis Point East Road in Washabuck Centre in the No. 1 spot, while the Marble Mountain Road in River Denys claims the eighth spot.

The campaign to find the worst road ran from March 25 to April 25 with nearly 5,300 votes being cast.

“This campaign puts a real focus the number of dangerous road conditions in the region,” said Gary Howard, vice president

communications for the association in a press release issued Thursday.

He said the campaign gives residents a platform to call attention to declining roads in their regions.

"The fact that so many Atlantic Canadians care enough to take notice and submit their vote underscores the importance of road repairs across the region," said Howard.

He said it is the association's usual practice to at the end of the campaign to reach out to all three levels of government to see if there are repairs or upgrades planned which is then posted on the association's website.

The association suggests that by the time motorists add up the costs of traffic congestion, repair costs, municipal and gas taxes, and various other costs, a bad road could cost the average motorist

Recent comments

Amazing how we are told our road is not getting attention due to the low numbers travelling but certainly seems that there is some huge interest somewhere to be ranked so high. Hope it gets us some of the attention the road deserves!!